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Jill Odom is the senior content manager for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
When a client contacted Environmental Management Services, Inc. (EMI), based in Plain City, Ohio, they wanted a residential landscape renovation that seamlessly integrated a contemporary design with a luxurious, functional outdoor environment. EMI delivered all this while preserving the homeownerās century-old oak tree. In addition to earning a Gold Award of Excellence for the overall […]
Bob Grover is the founder and chairman of Pacific Landscape Management, based in Hillsboro, Oregon. He has been working in the landscape industry since 1985 and has a bachelorās degree in horticulture from Oregon State University. Pacific Landscape Management was acquired by Southfield Capital in 2021. With 40 years of experience in the industry, what […]
When you think about hurricane preparedness, you may be going over a mental checklist of water bottles, batteries and how to handle power outages. However, your clients’ landscapes shouldnāt be overlooked as they can be severely damaged if proper precautions are not taken. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30. Even […]
How long does it take to finalize a company rebrand? For Monarch Landscape Companies, based in Los Angeles, California, their CMO Karen Schakarov jokes it takes as long as carrying a baby to term. Monarch has grown rapidly through mergers and acquisitions since the company’s founding in 2015. Yet they did not have a clear […]
If growth is your goal, there comes a time when you have to consider if youād like to expand with branch locations. This form of growth can be an exciting time for your team, but it also should be executed with care. This process takes time, and rushing can be detrimental to your overall brand […]
Want to build stronger relationships with your clients and team members? Discover how McHale Landscape Design, Inc., empowers people and has crafted a company culture rooted in success at NALPās Field Trip in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on Sept. 23-24, 2025. McHale is a high-end residential landscape design, build and estate gardening firm. With an annual revenue […]
Ever wished you had a collection of subject matter experts to consult for various business concerns related to safety, legal issues, lawn care regulations or government affairs? As an NALP member, you have access to our specialty advisors, free of charge. āNALP advisors are an invaluable resource and membersā benefit,ā says Sam Steel, NALPās safety […]
Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Saluda Hill Landscapes, based in Lexington, South Carolina, has carved out a niche for themselves by primarily serving homebuilders. The company has experienced steady, but fast growth since starting in 1991. āBuilder landscaping remains our most […]
Tree risk assessments are ideal for long-term client relationships and can help with preserving your customersā trees. If you are considering offering tree risk assessments as a service, make sure that you or someone on your staff has the proper certifications, like the International Society of Arboricultureās Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program, which […]
Small business owners demonstrate hard work, ingenuity and dedication daily. Often, they are striving to become industry leaders while facing failures and wins along the way. āI believe itās important to celebrate the wins,ā says Patrick Wells, president of Piedmont Landscape Management, based in Augusta, Georgia. āToo often, we focus on the setbacks.ā As part […]
